Spire Global has named Eric “Mell” Mellinger chief commercial officer, bringing in a growth executive who helped build an annual business pipeline of more than $4 billion at ManTech International’s defense and space business.
At ManTech, Mellinger’s team converted that pipeline into more than $2.5 billion in contract awards and delivered double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, according to the company. He also helped expand ManTech’s work with U.S. government missions across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South America.
The appointment takes effect Aug. 3, 2026. In the new role, Mellinger will oversee Spire’s go-to-market strategy, business development, sales, strategic partnerships and customer growth efforts across government and commercial markets.
Spire said the hire is aimed at accelerating revenue expansion as it pushes deeper into those markets. The company did not disclose any financial targets tied to the appointment. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -0.08% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $12.14. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
